“Frontières de l’illusion” (Borders of illusion)
In her project the artist is aiming to determine what is reality. Is there an accurate mirror to reflect it?
“We share one world, yet each of us can be said to possess our own world. We evolve in our own reality, perceiving outside life as if through a multitude of transparent bubbles. People see only what they wish to see, deciding for themselves what they will or will not notice around them. The poets of ancient Japan composed haikus reflecting upon the ability for a human to glimpse the whole universe in a rain drop. We have the means to access an overall view of the world, but it often feels safer to focus on a minute detail, putting everything else aside or simply ignoring the bigger picture.
We hide in our bubbles seeking protection from the outside world. But is it possible to find safety we hope for in this fragile shelter with its transparent walls?
Shaken by social, political, and environmental instability, the reflections projected upon the surface of our bubbles lose precision, opening up the possibility for multiple interpretations. This multiplicity leads to misunderstanding and division. In the end, a majority chooses the lenses which are more comfortable for them, or accepts the interpretations provided by others. The stronger our conviction that the reflection is accurate, the more grotesque and surreal their shapes appear on our bubble’s surface.”
So, what is the reality, and where boundaries of an illusions lay?